Georgia election case: Trump, other 18 defendants surrender to authorities

Former President Trump was processed and released on bail.

Last Updated: August 25, 2023, 5:44 PM EDT

Former President Donald Trump and the 18 other defendants charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia all surrendered to authorities at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta.

Trump and 17 other defendants were processed and released on bail, with one defendant held without bond. Several defendants also mounted legal challenges to the DA's case.

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Here's how the news developed. All times Eastern.
Aug 24, 2023, 7:49 PM EDT

Trump booked, released from Fulton County Jail

Trump has been booked and released from the Fulton County Jail, according to Fulton County Sheriff’s Office records.

His bond was set at $200,000.

A senior adviser to the former president tells ABC News that a mug shot was taken of Trump moments after he entered the Fulton County Jail.

Trump's height and weight -- listed as 6-foot-3 and 215 lbs. -- were pre-reported in order to speed up the process, the adviser said.

Aug 24, 2023, 7:34 PM EDT

Trump arrives at Fulton County Jail

Trump has arrived at the Fulton County Jail for his surrender.

Aug 24, 2023, 7:24 PM EDT

Jail prepares for Trump's arrival

Trump's motorcade is rolling toward the Fulton County Jail.

Ahead of his arrival, sheriff deputies are standing guard outside the jail.

Fulton County Sheriff Deputies stand guard outside the Fulton County Jail ahead of former President Donald Trump's surrender on Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Aug 24, 2023, 7:19 PM EDT

Trump working with local Atlanta bonding company

The CEO of an Atlanta bail bond company tells ABC News that they're working with Trump on his $200,000 bail bond.

Foster Bail Bonds LLC says Trump has put down 10% of the total bond, as required.

-ABC News' Soo Rin Kim and Lalee Ibssa

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